Is Canada in the Northern Hemisphere or Southern Hemisphere?
Northern Hemisphere
What does NW mean on a compass?
Northwest
Why are countries near the Equator hot all year long?
Sunlight hits the Earth most directly at the equator because it's the center line.
What does a year on Earth mean?
In 365 days, the Earth revolves around the sun.
If a person is looking at sunset, what direction is behind her?
East
Is Thailand in the Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, or at the Equator?
At the Equator.
What is the imaginary center line in the Earth called?
Equator
Where does the sun set?
In the West.
What does a day on Earth mean?
In 24 hours, the Earth rotates on itself.
What is 8:00pm in 24 hour time?
20:00
If a person is looking at sunrise, what direction is to her left?
North
What season is it in Australia during December?
Summer
Describe sunset.
The Earth rotates away from the sun making the sun appear to set.
Why do countries in the Northern Hemisphere experience Summer in July?
The Earth tilts the Northern Hemisphere towards the sun in July.
What season is it in Canada during December?
Winter
What is the area below the equator called?
Southern Hemisphere
What is 16:00?
4:00pm
Describe sunrise.
The Earth rotates towards the sun making the sun appear to rise.
What does SE mean on a compass?
Southeast
What is Japan known as?
The land of the rising sun.
Is Australia in the Northern Hemisphere or Southern Hemisphere?
Southern Hemisphere
What is the area above the equator called?
Northern Hemisphere
Where does the sun rise?
In the East.
Where is the Earth tilted in Australia's winter?
The Earth is tilted away from the sun.